Education Developer, Teaching and Learning Institute: Competition #186
An Internal Posting in the BCGEU, SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar, Nelson
Posted:
Monday, September 23, 2019
Closes: Monday, September 30, 2019
The Teaching and Learning Institute seeks an Education Developer. The Education Developer will report to the Teaching and Learning Coordinator and under the direction and support of the Vice President Education or Dean. The Education Developer will work collaboratively with Deans, School Chairs and faculty to support excellent Education Development and quality assurance for schools, programs and courses. The Education Developer will also work closely with members of the Teaching and Learning Institute team. The Education Developer will provide service across the region served by the College. This is an on-going position, subject to a successful one-year probationary period.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI):
- Be the TLI support for program renewal processes, development of new programs, supporting specific achievements of the Province’s Quality Assurance Process Audit (QAPA) and reporting, and develop, maintain and improve program development tools and resources.
- Encourage and support all Deans, Chairs, and faculty to complete program outcome process and for those who have completed program outcomes to align their curriculum with them through course renewal, laddering and leveling, developing capstone projects and aligning with the new Institutional Outcomes.
- Provide advice and support to School Chairs and program staff on the development of new programs and program renewal and review through the development process.
- Support School Chairs in the Education Council governance process provide advice and support on program policy, curriculum development, course outlines, and Education Council submissions.
- Contribute and support the contributions of each member of the Teaching and Learning Institute team in meeting the Strategic and operational plans for the Institute.
- Organize, supervise and facilitate the teaching and learning institute support to faculty orientation, and Teaching and Learning instructional development.
- Support new faculty navigation around education development and facilitation a collaborative and welcoming culture.
- Provide targeted support to professional and accreditation reporting related to teaching and learning and educational development.
- Support all program areas in the development and renewal of program and course learning outcomes, teaching strategies, and authentic assessment
- Provide programs, schools and faculty and staff with resources, expertize, training and other support of applied learning teaching and assessment strategies that enables excellent learning for students and ease of use for faculty and staff.
- Support development, marketing and scheduling for teaching or teach Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) and Instructional Media Workshop (IMW) at least twice each year
- Support the delivery of workshops related to authentic aligned assessment, program and course outcomes, teaching strategies, feedback on instruction, self-reflection and peer feedback.
- And other duties as per job description
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated success as an innovative, inclusive, collaborative education developer using best practices.
- Proficiency with all aspects of curriculum design and development including Education Council governance, program development processes, learning outcomes, and assessment and teaching strategies.
- Proficiency with new program development, program renewal, program review, and quality assurance processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of faculty, students and administrative staff; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Excellence in teaching and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others and to develop and deliver training.
- Demonstrated commitment and experience in continuous improvement and in organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Education and Experience
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in Adult Education, Educational Development, Curriculum Design, or a related field.
- Experience (five years or more) teaching and/or working in a teaching and learning development role in a Post-Secondary unionized college environment working in program development and program outcomes.
- Exemplary experience demonstrating a broad range of excellent practice in developing innovative teaching strategies, curriculum expertize, development of authentic assessment strategies, student centered learning and teaching, and effective use of applied learning, online learning and education technology.
This is a regular, full-time position commencing October 1, 2019. Salary and Benefits are in accordance with the SCFA or BCGEU Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,232.42 - $3,732 bi-weekly (at 100% appointment).
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Monday, September 30, 2019.